Yachting News

The Yard Report - Northern Europe

Posted: 30th Jul 2016

Written by: Ed Dickinson

In Part II of Northrop & Johnson’s Yard Report, we focus on the exceptional yacht builders and shipyards of Northern Europe. Renowned for their heritage, build quality and design prowess, these yards represent some of the world’s ... Read More

Nuvolari Lenard Yacht Design Honored by UCINA

Posted: 28th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

At SATEC in Venice on 17 June, yacht designers Nuvolari Lenard were honored with the prestigious Nautical Pioneer Award by UCINA, the leading Italian maritime industry association dedicated to the promotion of boating tourism in I... Read More

Radio Holland Wins 35 Vessel Contract with CNCo

Posted: 28th Jul 2016

Written by: Annet Boers

Radio Holland, renowned global NavCom and Service Company in the maritime industry, has concluded a maintenance and remote monitoring agreement with The China Navigation Company (CNCo) for 35 vessels. Read More

Benetti: Two World Premieres at MYS 2016

Posted: 28th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

At this year's Monaco Yacht Show, the renowned Italian shipyard, Benetti, will introduce two new models from their Custom Line: the 45m MY Domani (FB 701) and a 63.5m new four-deck superyacht (FB 264). Read More

Yacht Designer Bill Dixon Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Posted: 27th Jul 2016

Written by: Suzanne Galloway

Internationally renowned yacht designer, Bill Dixon, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Technology by Southampton Solent University earlier this month. Bill, who graduated from Solent University in 1978, went on to crea... Read More

WHOOPER Wins Panerai British Classic Week 2016

Posted: 25th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Panerai British Classic Week came to a spectacular conclusion with one final round-the-cans race for all classes in perfect sunshine and a Solent breeze. The overall winner was Giovanni Belgrano of the 1939 Laurent Giles 39’ WHOOP... Read More

Radio Holland Wins 10-Vessel Contract with ALP Maritime Services

Posted: 22nd Jul 2016

Written by: Annet Boers

Radio Holland has been awarded a 10-vessel Managed Service Agreement (MSA) from ALP Maritime Services BV. Established in January 2010, ALP is a specialist in ocean towing, offshore positioning and mooring of floating platforms, he... Read More

Superyacht Tenders & Toys Sole UK Seabob Dealer

Posted: 22nd Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) has been chosen as the sole UK dealer for Seabob. With large numbers of all Seabob models in stock, they are ideally located in the UK for global shipments, often at short notice and always at th... Read More

New from America's Favourite Fish Finder

Posted: 22nd Jul 2016

Written by: Cristiana Zama

With a full armory of digital weaponry and a massive widescreen, the new HELIX™ 12 is Humminbird®’s rarest beast yet, with precise Humminbird® Broadband CHIRP, incredible imaging sonar and the mapmaking power of AutoChart® Live. Read More

UKTI Marine Exports Meeting - Portsmouth 22 July

Posted: 17th Jul 2016

Written by: Fiona Day

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South East invites marine businesses and professionals to learn more about the international opportunities for growth and investment in the marine sector, focusing on international exports. Read More

Incidence Sails at Cannes Yachting Festival

Posted: 17th Jul 2016

Written by: Incidence Sails

This year, the sail maker, Incidence, will participate more strongly than ever in the Cannes Yachting Festival, thanks to significant developments in design and production. Over the last three years, Incidence has invested in tech... Read More

Vins Sans Frontieres Grows Sales Team

Posted: 15th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Vins Sans Frontieres is excited to announce the expansion of its sales and marketing team with the appointment of Rosie Clarkson, who joins the team from Armit Wines in London. With a WSET Diploma and a degree in French, Rosie be... Read More

Sea Shepherd Launches New Patrol Vessel - Ocean Warrior

Posted: 14th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Sea Shepherd Global has launched a new ocean patrol vessel, Ocean Warrior, the latest weapon in their fight to protect the wildlife and habitats of the world's oceans.
Following 18 months of construction by Dutch shipbuilding co...
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Berth Booking Platform Dockwa Secures $2m Investment

Posted: 13th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Dockwa, a US startup providing a platform for boats and yachts to reserve marina berths online has raised $2 million from private investors in a second round of funding, bringing the total funding since its launch in June 2015 to ... Read More

Opportunities for Marina Professionals at METS 2016

Posted: 12th Jul 2016

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

Amsterdam is the place to be for the worldwide marina industry in November. The METSTRADE Show will take place from 15 to 17 November, while the World Marinas Conference runs from 17 to 19 November, both in RAI Amsterdam. Read More

Hill Robinson Yacht Management Achieves 15 Year Milestone

Posted: 12th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Nick Hill and Niall Robinson opened their London and Antibes offices in early 2001 with six yachts under management and a team of four. Today, 15 years on, the company is thriving with a team combining youth and ambition with seas... Read More

Radio Holland Completes two Bridge Refits for Holland America Line

Posted: 12th Jul 2016

Written by: Annet Boers

Radio Holland has successfully completed two major bridge refit contracts on behalf of Holland America Line under very tight deadlines. These bridge retrofits carried out by Radio Holland USA on Holland America Line’s cruise ships... Read More

Great Barrier Reef Named World's Best Place to Visit in 2016-2017

Posted: 8th Jul 2016

Written by: Janine St Denis

In late June 2016, US News & World Report announced the world’s top travel destination of 2016-2017 as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Home to the largest coral reef system in the world, this impressive ecosystem is a UNESCO ... Read More

Solarglide Wins Contract for 'Harmony of the Seas’

Posted: 5th Jul 2016

Written by: Dale Parker

Solarglide has been awarded the prestigious contract to manufacture and supply 53 SG GLIDER solar screens to the world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas’, providing crew wth an essential navigational aid and protection fr... Read More

MYBA: Good News on APA VAT Issue

Posted: 1st Jul 2016

Written by: Pat Sakellari

On the initiative of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association, and with a fruitful cooperation between Carla Bellieni and Benedetto Santacroce, the Italian Tax Authority has laid a cornerstone in the tax regime affecting yacht char... Read More

McMurdo Launches MEOSAR Online Knowledge Center

Posted: 1st Jul 2016

Written by: Randel Maestre

McMurdo, the world’s most trusted name in emergency readiness and response, announced today that it has launched a web-based MEOSAR Knowledge Center.
The site is a dynamic information portal for MEOSAR (Medium Earth Orbit Search ...
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Nautilus Urges Owners to Keep Calm After Brexit Vote

Posted: 30th Jun 2016

Written by: Debbie Cavaldoro

Nautilus International, the Union for maritime professionals has called for calm among British shipowners in the wake of the referendum vote in favour of the UK's exit from the EU. The call comes after one leading ferry operator, ... Read More

Sea Shepherd Launches Campaign Pelagos

Posted: 29th Jun 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

As of 17 June, and with the help of M/V Brigitte Bardot, Sea Shepherd will assist researchers in the collection of data on the presence of micro plastics found in the sea to further our understanding of the effects of plastic pol... Read More

Mediterranean Single Data Roaming SIM

Posted: 28th Jun 2016

Written by: Diane Franklin

e3 Systems has launched a great new service for the Med season. Their Mediterranean Data Roaming SIM covers 40 countries - just one SIM, so no more hassle changing cards and service as you move from one country to another. Read More

Tender Care Boats Adds Southport Boats Center Console Line

Posted: 27th Jun 2016

Written by: Scott MacFarland

Tender Care Boats based in Fort Lauderdale has added Southport Boats center console models 272, 292 and 33 to their already robust line of yacht tenders, extending their offering to serve the demands of much larger motor yachts. Read More

Palma Superyacht Cup 2016: Results

Posted: 27th Jun 2016

Written by: Kate Branagh

The 20th Superyacht Cup came to a spectacular close on Sunday afternoon and, after three days of nail biting action, the 33m Baltic built Win Win claimed overall victory this year. P2 was the winner in Class B while Tempus Fugit w... Read More

MYBA: Positive Result On Declaration of Cabotage

Posted: 25th Jun 2016

Written by: Pat Sekallari

Under the ‘Décret Etat d’Accueil’, yachts undertaking charters in French territorial waters were to submit a declaration of cabotage that included details of crew employment and social security arrangements. Following the efforts ... Read More

HISWA Announces Continued Growth

Posted: 24th Jun 2016

Written by: HISWA

The recent announcement by Feadship of its intention to open a fourth construction and refit facility in Amsterdam is the latest example of an impressive wave of expansion by the Dutch superyacht cluster. Read More

The Argentario Sailing Week: Results

Posted: 22nd Jun 2016

Written by: Tessa Wiechmann

Last week the second leg of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge took place against the stunning backdrop of the Argentario peninsula, one of Tuscany's most beautiful stretches of coastline. The Overall winners of the Regatta rece... Read More

Duty-free French Fuel for Commercial Yachts

Posted: 20th Jun 2016

Written by: Bruce Maltwood

Despite some confusion in recent months, commercial yachts will still be able to fill up with duty-free fuel in France this summer. The uncertainty surrounding duty-free fuel stems from the wording used in current charter contract... Read More

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